Magnolia grandiflora 'Victoria' (Evergreen Magnolia Victoria)


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Magnolia grandiflora Victoria

Botanical Information

FamilyMagnoliaceae
GenusMagnolia
Speciesgrandiflora
Cultivar'Victoria'
CategoryPerennials
TypeShrub (evergreen)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone7 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-15
Temperature (°F)-5
Height5.5 m
Spread3.5 m

Description and Growing Information

ID CharacteristicGlossy evergreen leaves.
CultivationPlant under full sun to partial shade in moist but well-drained soil of any acidity.
Notable SpecimensVanDusen Botanical Garden, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Bark/Stem DescriptionRobust but smooth stems.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionCapsule-like, fuzzy, multi-lobed buds. Each lobe contains a small prickle.
Leaf DescriptionEvergreen leaves with a smooth glossy texture. Underside is fuzzy and dull.
Flower DescriptionShowy terminal blooms with 8 - 10 petals and a pleasant lemony fragrance.
Colour DescriptionVery dark green leaves that brown as they age with lighter green venation. The underside of the leaves is a contrasting rusty reddish-brown. Creamy white flowers. Dark green stems.
Texture DescriptionGlossy.

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